Confidence Boosters
A list of thirteen tips to boost confidence in the office and in school, written for students and new graduates at the opening of the school year.
Once again, it's the opening of the school year. Just about the same time, many graduates might have just started their career in the corporate world. Most especially to those enrolling for K11 and 12 and those coming from small schools to big schools; and those graduating from the provinces and finding their luck in the big city, this article may help you boost your confidence.
Confidence boosters in the office and in school
1. Learn to effectively use your big voice. Using your little voice that gives other people an impression that you're a "mama's boy or a province boy," gives them conclusion that "you're less qualified than others."
2. You're not alone. While you think in your mind that you have your weaknesses and everyone else is ahead of you, majority of the students in a classroom or co-employees in an office have doubts too, at one time or another, with their ability to do the work. Most of your friends are going through what you are experiencing now. You're not in any way different from the rest of the pack.
3. Do something in which you are good at. One way to get noticed by others is when they find you excelling in an area. They find you special. Develop your ability in sports. Develop your musical ability.
4. Start small. Take matters by the chunk or on a piece-by-piece manner. Before you venture on some big decisions that you might regret later on, try to do some practice or some sort of internship on small projects.
5. Reward achievements. Always reward yourself when you have done your job well. Try to buy yourself a pizza or coffee to celebrate an achievement.
6. Attend to your job or class regularly. Don't chicken out. Even when your boss, professor or superior is not on your side, don't skip work or class.
7. If you're afraid of big companies or, in case you're a student, you're afraid of big classes, enroll in small classes. Get a job in small companies or organizations to prepare yourself for the big ones.
8. Get feedback from your superior. Before things get worse, consult your superior or boss about your job or assignment. Don't be afraid to approach him if you have questions. Doing this will make you more confident in the next assignments.
9. Divide big tasks into small pieces. No matter how big a task is, accomplishing it in small doses by doing it piece by piece will make you a 'master' in the next assignments that will be assigned to you.
10. Take comments constructively. Train yourself to view comments on a positive light.
11. Be patient with yourself. You might be a 'late starter or a late bloomer.' Understand yourself.
12. Be street smart. Learn the rules of the real world.
13. Avoid bubble busters. Avoid negative people. Avoid people, who, no matter how good your achievement, can always find something wrong in what you do.
